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Buttercream Icing - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1/2 c. Solid vegetable shortening	2 tablespoons	$4.69 per 16 ounces	$0.35
1/2 c. Butter or possibly margarine	2 tablespoons	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.33
1 tsp Clear vanilla extract	1/3 teaspoon	$8.00 per 8 fluid ounces	$0.06
4 c. Confectioners sugar, sifted	1 1/3 cups	$1.44 per pound	$0.85
2 Tbsp. Lowfat milk	2 teaspoons	$3.99 per gallon	$0.01
Total per Serving			$1.60
Total Recipe			$4.80